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史
On'yomi
シ
SHI
history · chronicle
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes5
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of hand holding brush. Recording history.
Symbolism
History, historical fact, records. Represents history.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
史上空前
しじょうくうぜん
unprecedented in history; unheard-of; epoch-making; unprecedented in history
Proverbs & Idioms
歴史は繰り返す
れきしはくりかえす
History repeats itself
Similar events occur again over time
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 史 mean in Japanese?
史 means history, chronicle.
How do you read 史?
On'yomi: シ (SHI).
How many strokes does 史 have?
史 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 史 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 史 (history, chronicle) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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